As Dolly Parton is set to return back to the big screen in "Joyful Noise" the country music legend is sticking for another star who has struggled a bit in the spotlight, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus.

Parton, who gave an interview with Parade magazine in late December to promote her upcoming film, thinks the media and public is judging Cyrus a little too harshly.

"I remember myself at her age. We've all been a bit too hard on her," Parton said. "I hope she holds it together because there's a world of things she can do. She should keep an eye on things and make wise decisions."

The 65-year-old country legend also talked about bonding with her "Joyful Noise" co-star Queen Latifah.

"We come from different worlds, but her real name is Dana Owens, and my mother's name is Owens -- so I said, 'We've gotta be cousins,' Parton said.

Parton has had several film roles over the years in movies like "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Rhinestone" and "Steel Magnolias." However, the signer made her big debut on the silver screen in "9 to 5" opposite Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The film's title song was also one of Parton's biggest hits in her music career.

When asked if she has ever been called a diva, Parton said, "Oh, no! I'm a working girl. I don't make people bend over backwards, and I don't like that in people. I am definitely no diva."

The singer also talked about her husband of 45 years, Carl Dean, who often stays out of the public eye. "I had left two boyfriends at home and the last thing I wanted was a man," She said. "I came to Nashville to work on my music. Wouldn't you know I met him the very first day? It was as if God said: This is the man that's going to love and understand you."

"It seemed like we were brought together for a reason. After 47 years -- 45 married -- we believe that now more than ever," she added.